At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.
As a Senior Fire Protection Engineer as part of HDR's Fire & Life Safety (FLS) team, you will apply deep industry knowledge, analytical and technical expertise, and a system-wide mindset to help our clients, optimize business interests, and mitigate risks in an ever-changing building code and regulatory environment. We are looking for an exceptional individual to participate and provide technical direction in services such as these: active and passive fire and life safety systems, code consulting, life safety and egress evaluations, performance based design, fire/smoke/egress modeling, inspection and plan review, hazard and risk analysis, emergency management and planning, structural fire protection, fire root cause analysis, and accessibility consulting. This job is a good fit for you if you are self-motivated, goal- and detail-oriented, take pride and responsibility for your work, enjoy leading and developing teams, are energized by working with clients, and want to advance your career in FLS within a top-tier A/E Firm that appreciates you and your ambitions. We will count on you to bring your experience and skills to the job, while keeping an open mind about alternative approaches to engineering design, production, and problem-solving. Travel (domestic and international) may be required at various times. Travel is estimated to be 15% or less. Success in this role will require the ability to:
Know your strengths, foster relationships, and be a proactive communicator. Share our desire to grow our FLS team globally. Collaborate in a Team environment with a positive and helpful attitude. Be highly motivated, constantly seek improvement in how we do things, and be willing to take on new challenges. Be able to manage multiple projects immediately, including developing proposals, project planning, staffing, and successful delivery of projects both through independent work and engaging other FLS teammates. Cultivate good working relationships with project managers, project teams, FLS teammates, and other clients as we grow our team. Effectively network with other fire and life safety industry professionals.
Duties and Skills:
Fire protection engineering and code consulting efforts; you will be responsible as engineer of record for many projects across the country. Project management, responsible for managing dedicated fire & life safety projects. Performing analysis of existing fire protection systems, as well as designing new fire protection systems including suppression systems, fire detection, fire alarm and mass notification systems Providing consulting for life safety, building, and fire code compliance. Develop thorough and clear Design Analysis, Summary of Code Requirements and Life Safety Plans, and accurate Reports. Planning and design details including engineering concepts, distribution plans, riser diagrams, detail drawings, schedules, specifications, design analysis, engineering reports, etc. Occasional on-site project observations and reviews; duties required to fulfill contractual obligations for construction phase services; overseeing other personnel assigned to this responsibility. Managing day-to-day contacts with internal and external clients while utilizing experience and technology to meet expectations. Experience in designing fire sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm systems layouts utilizing hydraulic calculation programs, and knowledge of NFPA Codes, and International Building and Fire Codes is required. Maintain membership in appropriate professional organizations as requested by or approved by HDR.
Preferred Qualifications:
20+ years of technical and experience in a technical fire protection design or consulting role involving fire protection systems is preferred Project management experience Working knowledge of NFPA codes as applicable to HDR's project types Cultivate good working relationships with project managers, project teams, FLS teammates, and other clients as we grow our team Travel may be needed at various times, both domestically, and internationally Travel is estimated to be approximately 15% or less and will vary depending upon project and client needs
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- A minimum of 10 years with experience in Fire Protection and Life Safety Design. This includes experience in: code review and interpretation, life safety, detection systems, suppression systems, and fire alarm systems
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Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example:
Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. - Does programming and is capable of conceptualizing and designing complex systems and projects
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Minnesota: $127,596 - $182,280
Primary Location
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United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park
Industry
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Building Engineering
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
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Regular
BusinessClass
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Fire and Life Safety
Job Posting
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Mar 6, 2026 |
HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
Mar 07, 2026